Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
Dental professionals could be called upon to boost NHS effort to fight coronavirus
Dental professionals could be called upon to boost NHS staff numbers in the fight against coronavirus. The British Dental Association has suggested that dental professionals could be redeployed to aid health workers in other parts of the NHS. Martin Woodrow, chief executive of the BDA, said that it was possible that dental staff could be […]
NHS Western Isles cancels routine dental checks to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread
NHS Western Isles chiefs have cancelled routine dental checks in a bid to try and reduce the spread of coronavirus after health ministers in Scotland announced urgent measures to cope with rising demand for hospital services. Health secretary, Jeane Freeman outlined a series of measures that will be introduced in Scotland to try and stem […]
Dunfermline dental practice reopens following coronavirus cases
A dental practice is Dunfermline has reopened after temporarily closing following two cases of coronavirus. Linburn Dental Practice is running a limited service after closing for deep cleaning. The practice team has been working closely with the public health team at NHS Fife to minimise the risk to patients and members of staff. After two […]
British Dental Association criticises social media influencers posing with Corona virus masks
The British Dental Association has condemned a new trend for posing for photos with coronavirus masks, as health professionals in the UK struggle to get hold of the face masks they need to do their jobs safely and protect patients. The BDA has hit out at social media influencers and celebrities for posting photographs of […]
Torrington dentist joins expert panel to tackle corona virus
A dentist from Torrington has joined an expert NHS panel tasked with developing contingency plans to cope with the spread of the corona virus. Professor Ian Mills, from Torrington Dental Practice, was asked to form part of an emergency NHS England group in February. Prof Mills and the rest of the expert panel have been […]
Lanarkshire dental practice closes following positive corona virus diagnosis
A dental practice in Lanarkshire has closed following a positive coronavirus diagnosis. The Stewart and Stewart Dental Practice in Cumbernauld has shut temporarily and the team is working with NHS Lanarkshire to contact those who may have come into contact with the affected individual. Patients have been informed and members of staff have also received […]
Dentists in Scotland and Ireland to scale back services
Dentists in Scotland and Ireland have been advised to scale back services as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. On the 18th March, the Scottish Government announced measures to free up hospital beds and staff, in addition to those designed to limit the spread of infection. As well as deploying additional members of […]
